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Tian
BoyMeaning of Tian: Chinese: 'sky' or 'heaven'
Tian is a boy's name most strongly associated with Chinese naming. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 6747th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 1758th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#6747
12 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#1758
14 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
532
First recorded 1974 · peak 2023
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
71% boys · 29% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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